How To Fix /SCWM/QUI_INSPDOC020 - No authorization for inspection documents in warehouse number &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/QUI_INSPDOC -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: No authorization for inspection documents in warehouse number &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/QUI_INSPDOC020 - No authorization for inspection documents in warehouse number &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/QUI_INSPDOC020 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access inspection documents for a specific warehouse number in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform actions related to inspection documents but lacks the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary roles or authorizations assigned to access inspection documents in the specified warehouse.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the warehouse number in question.
  Warehouse-Specific Restrictions: The authorization checks may be configured to restrict access to certain warehouse numbers based on user roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for accessing inspection documents.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization objects for inspection documents in EWM may include S_WM_EWM or other related objects. Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  You can use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles or create a new role that includes the required permissions.
  Work with your SAP security team to ensure that the roles are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Test Access:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for specific authorization requirements related to inspection documents in EWM.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SU53 - Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Objects: 
  
  S_WM_EWM - Authorizations for Warehouse Management
  S_TCODE - Authorization for Transaction Codes
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide updates related to authorization checks in EWM.
  
  If the problem persists after checking and updating the authorizations, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.